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Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!

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NH324:Fred Wood Cottage | Oceanfront with ocean views
NH324:Fred Wood Cottage | Oceanfront aerial view
NH324:Fred Wood Cottage | ML Oceanfront covered deck
NH324:Fred Wood Cottage | ML Living Area - Fireplace is not operational.
NH324:Fred Wood Cottage | ML spacious covered deck with ocean views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!

Fred Wood Cottage: Historic, oceanfront home in Nags Head with wide expansive decks and awesome ocean views!

Bed Sizes: 2 King, 1 Double, 4 Twin

Along a two-mile stretch in Nags Head sits a row of homes that will take you back to days gone by and the Fred Wood Cottage c.1930. These beautiful oceanfront, old Nags Head style cottages are a testament to the pioneers who built these and brought their families across the sound to vacation here in the summer. The wide expansive porches are a distinctive feature of these homes, encircling four sides of the house with sloping roofs and providing a place for families to gather out of the sun. Many hours were spent on the porches watching the ocean and talking with family, friends, and neighbors. The Fred Wood Cottage is known to have the best front porch on the east coast! Inside you'll feel the history continue with the wood-paneled walls and wooden floors and charming decor. This historic home is sure to be a family favorite year after year. Fred Wood Cottage was built to withstand the elements and keep families comfortable during the summer. Take the sandy path to the beach and enjoy a day basking in the sun, surfing, swimming, and searching for seashells and sea glass. Bring your family and friends to this beautiful home and add to the new memories being made in this historic home.

LEVEL 2
Screened Porch - Full-Size Refrigerator, Access to Half Bath
Sun Deck - Enclosed Outside Shower
Front Covered Porch
Bedroom 1 - Two Twin Beds, Private Bath
Laundry Area
Living Area - Deck Access, Fireplace Not Operational
Dining Area - Deck Access
Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 2
Den
Oceanside Covered Porch

LEVEL 3
Half Bath
Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Beds
Bedroom 3 - King Bed
Bedroom 4- King Bed
Bedroom 5 - Double Bed
Half Bath


Exploring Nags Head: Fred Wood Cottage is centrally located to many of our wonderful local dining options, unique shops, and historic sites to visit.

Beach Access: Private beach access is located directly behind home.

No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets. The fireplace is not operational. Fred Wood Cottage has central AC/Heat.
Milepost: 13

All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.

Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Please visit www.TripPreserver.com for more information. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.
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About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the beach. Nags Head Golf Links and OBX Laser Tag are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tracks in the Sand - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice with the exception of the nails and screws all over the place from the new deck that was put on. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Blondie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach access.

Good for a short beach stay. Could use alittle more cleaning and some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Porches & Historic Home

I really liked this quirky old house. The porches and location cannot be beat. Excellent communication and service from Costal Carolina Vacations. I would definitely rent Fred Wood Cottage again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Thank you for your positive review, Laura! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed the quirky charm of Fred Wood Cottage, you can't beat those beach views off the east porch! We appreciate your kind words about our communication service. We look forward to hosting you again at Fred Wood Cottage in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blondie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, charming and perfect.

This rustic gem was perfect for our stay at the beach. It could use some improvements but is still perfect for the beach. It had everything we needed and is just a few steps off the back porch to the ocean. I laid in my bed upstairs and watched the waves crash. We hope to come back to this same house again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, thank you for sharing your recent experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic home with old charm of a beach cottage

Beautiful location. House is historic but needs some minor upgrades (door knobs). Very charming. Rental agency very accommodating with regard to broken pipe during Christmas freeze before we arrived. All compromised and it worked out well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Service!

We loved the beach house. It was quaint, and had a great location. We had issues with the power on day 5. The Coastal Carolina staff was very accommodating and arranged for us to move into another nearby property. The transition was seamless, and the service team did a great job of communicating with us. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we addressed the power issue; this has been fixed. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay & we hope to welcome you & your family back to the OBX again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage History

It was wonderful to imagine what life at the cottage was like in 1930's Nags Head, without AC. No matter. The ocean breeze and magnificent wrap around porches, keep it cool. What a treasure. It was a real treat to enjoy time in a cottage from a day gone by..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you and your family again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old school home as it should be. Comfortable, great decking, wonderful oceanfront view, and lots of character. We will be back for sure. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DaveG

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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